For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 918 students in 54421, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 54421, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54421, WI are Colby Elementary School, Colby High School and Colby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54421 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54421, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54421, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Colby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Colby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
Little Stars Pre-school
Magnet School
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54421, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54421, WI include Colby Elementary School, Colby High School and Colby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54421?
4 public schools are located in 54421.
What percentage of students in 54421 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 54421 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54421?
54421 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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